Shad Thames is in London and in Southwark district. SE1 2YL is located in the North Bermondsey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SE1 2YL, SE1 2YW, SE1 2NN, SE1 2NP, SE1 2PA, SE1 2YR, SE1 2NQ, SE1 2NE, SE1 2ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SE1 2YL has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.4% | 48% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 59.6% | 52% | -7.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SE1 2YL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.2% | 61.5% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 27.6% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 70.4% | 59.7% | -10.7% | 48.4% | 11.3% |
| Good health | 27% | 33.5% | 6.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SE1 2YL this area, 1.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 87.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.4% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 83.7% | 87.4% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 53.6% |
| Other | 7.1% | 0.8% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 78.5% | 74.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 53.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 53.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 14% | 20.9% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 6.6% |
| Oceania | 5.5% | 3.1% | -2.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.1% | 54.4% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13% | 14.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.4% | 9.7% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 12.9% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.6% | 37.2% | 9.4% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shad Thames was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the London Bridge & West Bermondsey average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 100% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 301 Spice Quay Heights, 32 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2025-10-07 | £513,295 |
| Flat 612 Spice Quay Heights, 32 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-05-22 | £635,781 |
| Flat 515 Spice Quay Heights, 32 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,750,000 | 2025-01-22 | £1,687,115 |
| Flat 403 Spice Quay Heights, 32 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £1,755,000 | 2024-12-11 | £1,693,674 |
| Flat 312 Spice Quay Heights, 32 Shad Thames, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2024-11-20 | £681,687 |
SE1 2YL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SE1 2YL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 111 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 59 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintore Way Nursery School and Children's Centre 97-102 Grange Road , SE1 3BW | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Church Nursery School Walter Terrace , Stepney E1 0RJ | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Nursery School Tower Mill Road , SE15 6BY | 3out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice Model Nursery School 14 Beaumont Grove , Stepney E1 4NQ | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Market Nursery School Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG | 4out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Bridge Primary School Fair Street , SE1 2AE | - not rated | 381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | - not rated | 497 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School George Row , Bermondsey SE16 4UP | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | 2out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hermitage Primary School Vaughan Way , E1W 2PT | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , Bermondsey SE16 4UN | - not rated | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic College Llewellyn Street , SE16 4UN | - not rated | 577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry Academy London Dock 6 Virginia Street , E1W 2AD | - not rated | 858 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Charter School Bermondsey Keeton's Road , SE16 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark College Bermondsey Centre , Keetons Road SE16 4EE | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Workers' Educational Association 4 Luke Street , EC2A 4XW | - not rated | 2,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morley College London 61 Westminster Bridge Road , Waterloo SE1 7HT | - not rated | 2,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's College London Maths School 80 Kennington Road , SE11 6NJ | - not rated | 3,092 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackney Community College Shoreditch Campus , Falkirk Street N1 6HQ | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Globe Academy Harper Road , SE1 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durand Academy Hackford Road , Stockwell SW9 0RD | - not rated | 4,765 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway Christian School Union Chapel , 255 Tooley Street SE1 2LA | - not rated | 306 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwark Inclusive Learning Service KS4 Centre Porlock Street , SE1 3RY | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OMG Education 85 Commercial Street , E1 6BG | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bosco Centre College Bosco Centre , 281 Jamaica Road SE16 4RS | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| David Game College 31 Jewry Street , London EC3N 2ET | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco grill and lounge | 34a | 2 yd | |
| Browns bar & brasserie butlers wharf | Browns Restaurant And Bar But | 45 yd | |
| Blueprint cafe | Butlers Wharf, 28 | 77 yd | |
| Sticky mango | 36c | 79 yd | |
| Le pont de la tour restaurant | 36D | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| All bar one | All Bar One, 34 | 2 yd | |
| Anchor tap | 20a | 271 yd | |
| The vault | The Horace Jones Vault | 296 yd | |
| The raven | Bridge House, 218 | 300 yd | |
| Kings arms | Kings Arms, 251 | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle paradise | Unit 18 | 247 yd | |
| Shanels sandwich bar | 23 | 340 yd | |
| Urban Baristas | Devon House, 58 St Katharines Way | 365 yd | |
| Thames takeaway | 140 | 371 yd | |
| Johnny's fish bar | 142 | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's local | Unit 7.1 | 245 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 St Katharines Way | 483 yd | |
| Tesco | 125 | 654 yd | |
| Tesco | 78 | 718 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 41 Thomas More Street | 721 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Spa Health Club THE CIRCLE THE CIRCLE QUEEN ELIZABETH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 267 yd |
| The Downside Fisher Youth Club COXSON PLACE COXSON PLACE DRUID STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| St Michael'S Catholic School (Closed) John Felton Road | 495 yd | |
| St Michael'S Catholic College LLEWELLYN STREET | 495 yd | |
| No1 Fitness Tower Bridge Studio TOWER BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Beormund Community Centre ABBEY STREET | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Livingwell Express Club (London Tower Bridge) (Closed) 5a 5a More London Riverside | health and fitness suite | 606 yd |
| Tokei Martial Arts & Fitness Centre LION COURT LION COURT MAGDALEN STREET | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Third Space Health Club (Tower Bridge) 2b 2b More London Riverside | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 678 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Thomas More Square) THOMAS MORE SQUARE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 680 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 292.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 275.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.